Desempenho e satisfação de crianças com transtorno do desenvolvimento da coordenação em atividades de autocuidado, produtividade e lazer após a terapia ocupacional

Abstract

Introduction: Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder are aware of the difficulties they face in daily life and are capable to choose their own goals in therapy. Objectives: Analyze the occupational performance and satisfaction of children with DCD in self-care, productivity and leisure activities before and after therapy with the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance Approach. Method: Descriptive study based on complementary analysis data from a randomized clinical trial. Statistical analyzes and focused analysis for the groups of activities that children chose as a therapy goal were performed. Results: Changes on occupational performance and satisfaction were clinically relevant and statistically significant. Children perceive their performance and satisfaction similarly between the three occupational areas. Furthermore, they improve their performance and are more satisfied after therapy similarly in all activities, regardless occupational areas. Conclusion: The children are aware of their difficulties and know where they need to improve. It is the child’s right to be included in the decision-making process of therapy. More studies including the child’s voice in therapeutic process are need.